'Nothing for bowlers' at WC batting paradise: Taskin
KOLKATA, Oct 27 (AFP): Bangladesh spearhead Taskin Ahmed said Friday "there's nothing much for bowlers" at the World Cup as runs flow in India's batting paradise.The 28-year-old Taskin returns to the Bangladesh side for today's (Saturday's) clash with the Netherlands after being rested to nurse a shoulder niggle.Both Bangladesh and...
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Four-wicket Shamsi helps SA dismiss Pakistan for 270
CHENNAI, Oct 27 (AFP): Left-arm spinner Tabraiz Shamsi grabbed four wickets as South Africa bowled out Pakistan for 270 in their World Cup match in Chennai on Friday.The 33-year-old finished with figures of 4-60 while paceman Marco Jansen took 3-43 after Pakistan won the toss and batted, looking for a...
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Newcastle 'in limbo' over Tonali betting ban
LONDON, Oct 27 (AFP): Newcastle boss Eddie Howe said there is a "high chance" that Sandro Tonali could be involved in Saturday's Premier League fixture at Wolves despite being handed a 10-month ban by Italian authorities for breaching betting rules.The Italian football federation announced on Thursday the 23-year-old international midfielder...
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Dutch count on coach's inside knowledge of Tigers at WC
KOLKATA, Oct 27 (AFP): Dutch skipper Scott Edwards hopes the Netherlands can benefit from coach Ryan Cook's inside knowledge of Bangladesh to help rescue their fading World Cup dreams.The two sides meet at Eden Gardens on Saturday with identical records of one win and four losses each. One more defeat...
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Australia target victory over New Zealand 'mates' today
DHARAMSALA, Oct 27 (AFP): Australia skipper Pat Cummins believes today's (Saturday's) World Cup clash with New Zealand will be a battle between "mates" as the push for semi-final places enters a critical phase.Five-time champions Australia are back on track for a last-four spot having won three matches on the trot...
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Santner set for 100th ODI at WC
NEW DELHI, Oct 27 (AFP): An unassuming cricketer like most of his New Zealand teammates, Mitchell Santner has been the team's go-to bowler at the World Cup and will play his 100th ODI against Australia on Saturday with high expectations.The 31-year-old left-arm spinner has claimed 12 wickets in five matches...
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